Canon Bubble-Jet 200 Won't Print in Epson LQ Mode under NT

• Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
• Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1

SYMPTOMS

When you print to a Canon Bubble-Jet 200 from Windows NT, the printer may reset then stop responding (hang). All Windows-based applications, both 16- bit and 32-bit, experience this problem.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when the Canon Bubble-Jet 200 is set to Epson LQ compatibility mode.

MORE INFORMATION

The Canon Bubble-Jet 200 has both Canon Bubble-Jet and Epson LQ compatibility modes. Under Windows 3.0 and 3.1, or Windows for Workgroups 3.1 and 3.11, using the Canon Bubble-Jet 200 printer driver generates correct output even if the printer is set in Epson LQ compatibility mode. Under Windows NT 3.1, this is no longer possible. The printer must be in Canon mode to use the Canon Bubble-Jet driver, or Epson LQ mode to use an Epson driver.

The current mode is set by dip switch #12, found on the back of the printer. Set dip switch #12 "ON" to set the printer in Epson LQ mode. Canon recommends using an Epson LQ 510, LQ 850, or LQ 500 driver when the printer is in this mode. When dip switch #12 is set to the "OFF" position, the printer is in Canon Bubble-Jet mode, and the Canon Bubble-Jet 200 driver should be used.

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